Concerts

Special Events

Victorian Christmas Ball

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALLDecember 8
(6 to 10:30 p.m.)

is an evening of dancing and refreshment, under the twinkle lights and Christmas decorations where men, women and children are encouraged to dress in the Victorian Christmas Era (1837-1901).The Foggy Bay String Band will perform for the dance. All proceeds will benefit Royal Family KIDS of Santa Maria. Come join the fun and help support local foster children in our area at the event on Dec. 8 from

by Stephen McCabe of UCSC Arboretum features the diversity of California native succulents followed by a docent led tour of the SLO Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. This visually stunning presentation will leave you informed and inspired on Dec. 8 from

Clubs and Meetings

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONDecember 8
(10 a.m.)

Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree? Consider membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, a volunteer women's service organization that honors and preserves the legacy of our Patriot ancestors. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. The Captain Henry Sweetser Chapter meets in Santa Maria on the second Saturday of the month, Sept. through June.

Stage

THE FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARYDecember 9
(2 p.m.)

presents a fundraiser event featuring the Santa Maria Civic Theatre production of Over the River and Through the Woods and a wine reception on Dec. 9 with doors opening 1:15 p.m. and the play beginning at

Dance Lessons

MONDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING!December 10
(7:15 p.m.)

teaches how to gain confidence with many of the basic steps by learning the process of linking the steps together to form the dance. Line dancing teaches modern, urban sophistication, swing syncopations, flowing waltz, nightclub rhythms, and some Latin flavor. It’s fun, great exercise, and it will free the dancer in you! Meets Mondays with beginners at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate classes at